1998 Vauxhall Arena 1.9L Diesel · S472 CHC
1998 Vauxhall Arena (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 72,871 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ARENA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1870cc
S472 CHC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2008
- 72,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S472 CHC Mileage History
- 01/04/200662,335 mi
- 09/03/200768,927 mi+6,592 mi
- 22/04/200872,848 mi+3,921 mi
- 28/04/200872,871 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 5,077 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S472 CHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Arena (S472 CHC) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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